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Windhoek & District Attractions |
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Windhoek is possibly the most attractive capital city on
the African continent having a population of about 200,00, which is small in comparison to the sprawling metropolises
of Pretoria or Lusaka, but Windhoek has its' own unique character. The
road system is well signed and easy to navigate. Clean streets with groomed
gardens, bistro cafes,
modern shopping malls, good restaurants and modern hotels. The country's
official language is English. However, Afrikaans and German are spoken
almost everywhere. You need a 1 day stay-over here.
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The Alte Feste is located on Robert Mugabe
Avenue and overlooks the city. This old German Fort now houses the
Namibia National Museum. Highly recommended and you should budget about
1 hour for your visit. The exhibits include archive photos from the
Herero Uprising of 1907, the history of the final liberation struggle,
the United Nations Transitional Period (1989-1990), Namibia's first
democratic election.
Time budget 1hr
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The Geological Survey Museum is located in
the Ministry of Mines and Energy building situated in Aviation Rd. This
is near Eros Suburban Airport and directly opposite the Safari Hotel
Complex. The museum is not well advertised or known of, but is well
worth a visit. Here you can see a fascinating display of Namibia's
Geological wonders, including the remainder of the Gibeon Meteorites.
The exhibition of dinosaur fossils and Massospondylus seen at the left.
Time budget 1 hr
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In the Post Street shopping mall, right in
the centre of town is where you can see the display of 32 of the Gibeon Meteorites. This is the
largest shower of extra terrestrial bodies known to have landed on the
earth. The meteorites have a high nickel content and one has been
sliced in half, so you can see the shiny stainless-steel like interior
Time budget 10min
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Heroes' Acre is a National Heritage Site and
is located about 5km south of the city on the B1. Namibia was under
occupation by foreign colonial forces from 1884 to 1990 and this is our
National Memorial to the Heroes and Heroines who struggled and fought
for our Independence, which was finally achieved on 21 March 1990. The
guided tours are most informative, and a visit here will give you a
better appreciation of beautiful Namibia and its people.
Time budget 2hr
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Solitaire & District
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Solitaire. OK it's a photo of my mate,
but I know that most tourists traveling the C14 also think this is a good place
to snap a holiday picture. It's a pretty remote place and when you reach the
tiny settlement at Solitaire you can tank-up with fuel for your truck, and then
sample some of the Moose's renowned Apple Pie that is served without cream.
Thinks !! nobody ever mentions the heavyweight bread this guy bakes
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Sesriem is where the entrance gate, offices and camp are located. The
park gates are open between sunrise and sunset with a lunch break 13h00
to 14h00. About 4.5km from the complex is the Sesriem Canyon. 2 million
years ago a great ice-age spread across the northern hemisphere and
caused the world's ocean levels to drop. The increased flow rate of the
Tsauchab River carved through the sedimentary layers and formed the
canyon. Time budget 1hr+
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Sossusvlei is a 65km drive west from Sesriem. It is a
spectacular dune area. It is advisable to make your tour of the dunes early, as
the mid-day temperatures can be above 40°c. Always carry
enough water with you and appropriate clothing with a hat or cap for your head.
It is a 1km hike to the dead vlei, so a good pair of hiking boots will be
needed. Sand temperatures can get to 70°c 5hr Time budget 4hr+
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Walvis Bay & District
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Walvis Bay is Namibia's Premier Port and
centre of our fishing industry, but this town has also geared up for
tourism. The Wetland Bird Reserve is home to about 60,000 of Southern
Africa's Flamingos. The Lagoon has proved itself to be one of the best
places in the world for speed wind & Kite surfing with many records
captured here. Take a Dolphin & Seal cruises in the lagoon and get
served some of the locally grown Oysters with champagne.
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Swakopmund & District Attractions |
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There's a lot of things to do and see in and
around Swakopmund, so you need a minimum of 3 days here. Below, are a
couple of useful links for you.
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Local Area Map and Directions for:
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